Patient's question:
Does taking traditional Chinese medicine make it less likely for the illness to recur? I currently have two prescriptions, one for Western medicine and one for traditional Chinese medicine, both prescribed by experts. However, the last time I used Western anti-inflammatory drugs, the baby’s stomach and intestines were upset, and it took me half a month to recover. Therefore, I would like to switch to traditional Chinese medicine, but I’m afraid the baby won’t be willing to take it. So, I would like to ask if there is any expert who can solve my confusion!! I am very grateful.11 First question supplement: How can I avoid damaging the stomach and intestines by taking Western medicine?
Doctor's answer:
The best treatment is Western medicine. Asthmatic bronchitis, also known as allergic bronchitis, is an allergic condition often associated with respiratory infections. It commonly occurs in infants under 3 years old, frequently with a history of eczema and other allergies, especially in obese individuals. The course of the disease is prolonged with recurrent episodes. Clinical manifestations often include symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, such as low-grade fever or no fever in children, with cough primarily being an irritative dry cough. When the child is not coughing, rales are often heard in the throat, with loud wheezing sounds but no significant difficulty breathing or signs of dyspnea. Coughing and wheezing may worsen at night or in the morning, resembling asthma, and severe wheezing can lead to cyanosis. Most children remain in good spirits and general condition.Advice: For general treatment, it is best to follow the doctor's recommendations. Common methods include antiviral, expectorant, and bronchodilator medications. If you want to use medication for your child, you can try Cordyceps militaris decoction: Studies have shown that Cordyceps militaris has the effects of "nourishing the lungs and kidneys, stopping bleeding, and resolving phlegm." Choose Cordyceps militaris with a high natural amino acid content, grind it into powder, and take 1.5 grams twice daily for a month. Most patients will experience significant improvement in their symptoms.